The NetApp Certified Storage Installation Engineers, Clustered Data ONTAP (NCSIE cDOT) certification becomes available October 12, 2015. The new certification can be earned by taking a new exam, NS0-180, which will replace NetApp Accredited Installation Professional (NAIPCDOT) in the Clustered Data ONTAP 8.3 PS Professional Learning Path. Those earning the NCSIE cDOT have proven skills in performing clustered Data ONTAP® installation services, adhering to NetApp® quality standards, and using NetApp best practices.

The NetApp Certified Storage Installation Engineer, ONTAP (NS0-180) is the sole mandatory element for the Partner Program called "FY17 ONTAP Installation Engineer".

It’s worth noting that the ‘NetApp Installation Certification—ONTAP’ is not a pre-requisite for the ‘NetApp Professional Services Certification’ as that includes all the requirements of the Installation certification. A partner can only participate in one or the other program, therefore a partner who is currently participating as a PSC partner does not need to, and will be unable to enrol in the Installation Certification.

I believe that is the program you are referencing. If this did not answer your question, please let me know.

You should be able to find the answer to your question in your Learning Path. I recommend that you enroll in it and follow the required elements. This should answer a most if not all of your questions.